Don't touch the Up pedal wink That's the only practical answer I could give a "Rookie" wink IF someone decides to use the UP pedal, he/she should be VERY experienced with the boat and know how it's gonna act in certain situations. An UP pedal at the wrong time and/or too much UP pedal can spell disaster
BTW Sam, you ain't a rookie....you took 2nd place your first race! I'd say that's doing good. How's the boat coming along?